10:15am

Nailing the business plan

A practical guide to building an effective business plan

Presented By
Clayton Treloar, Mail Boxes Etc

10:30am

Is franchising right for you?

Peter Fiasco from the Franchise Council of Australia talks about the power of franchising and what it takes to succeed.

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

11:00am

Online marketing for startups

Marketing and AI for startup businesses

Presented By
David Zanker, 20percent.ai

11:15am

Women in Franchising

With August being Women In Franchising month, FCA Board Deputy Chair, Marcel Lal will facilitate a panel comprised of highly successful women from different areas of franchising to highlight their experiences and provide valuable insights. A must-attend session on both expo days for both men and women, highlighting the opportunities for women in the franchise sector.

Presented By
Hosted by Marcel Lal - Franchise Council of Australia & ERA Group. Panellists - Vanessa Wilmot - Geotech, Louise Wolf - MST Lawyers and
Karen Geloven - Kip McGrath

11:45am

Financing your new business

Banking expert Darryn McAuliffe talks about how to secure finance for your new business

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

12:00pm

Conversations with real life franchisees

A panel of successful franchisees share their experiences, real-life stories and business journeys.
Facilitator Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

12:30pm

Using AI to launch and grow your business

Presented By
Geoff McDonnell, Business Essentials

12:45pm

10 common mistakes by new franchisees

Jason Gehrke has over 30 years experience as franchisee, franchisor, advisor and educator. He shares ten common mistakes to avoid.

Presented By
Jason Gehrke, Franchise Advisory Centre

1:15pm

Avoiding financial and legal traps

Navigating the maze of legal and accounting requirements for a small business

Presented By
Peter Knight, Australian Franchisee Alliance

1:30pm

Should I buy a food franchise?

A panel of franchisors talk about why a food outlet could be your best choice

Presented By
Hear from Jonathon Bate - The Coffee Club, Bek Hebden - Domino's and Dani Zeini - Royal Stacks

2:00pm

Helping you start and grow a business

The small business team will discuss how to manage cash flow in the early years of business and how your bank can help you succeed.

Presented By
Danny Malaeb, CommBank

2:15pm

How to franchise your own business

Thinking of franchising your current business? Doug will walk through the critical steps to make it happen and how to expand your own business through franchising.

Presented By
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready

2:45pm

Avoiding the 7 biggest fitout mistakes

Save time and money by avoiding the 7 biggest fitout mistakes

Presented By
Mark Garbelotto, Precise Fitout Solutions

3:00pm

Learn how to buy a franchise with confidence

Top franchise and business lawyer Helen Kay talks about the process of buying a franchise and how to come out on top.

Presented By
Helen Kay, Rise Legal

3:30pm

Build, grow & scale : 7 strategies to 7 figures

Hear from international author and speaker Matt Alderton

Presented By
Matt Alderton, Bx Business Networking

3:45pm

Financing your franchise

Learn the critical steps to obtaining finance for your new franchise business.

Presented By
Peter White, FRANdata

4:15pm

Daily wrap

Presented By
Amanda Leigh Walker, Entrepreneur | Business Mentor & Life Coach

4:20pm

Daily wrap

A daily summary of new business ideas

Presented By
Tracey Leak, Tracelle Enterprises

10:15am

Nailing the business plan

A practical guide to building an effective business plan

Presented By
Clayton Treloar, Mail Boxes Etc

10:30am

Is franchising right for you?

Peter Fiasco from the Franchise Council of Australia talks about the power of franchising and what it takes to succeed

Presented By
Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

11:00am

Online marketing for startups

Marketing and AI for startup businesses

Presented By
David Zanker, 20percent.ai

11:15am

Women in Franchising

With August being Women In Franchising month, FCA Board Deputy Chair, Marcel Lal will facilitate a panel comprised of highly successful women from different areas of franchising to highlight their experiences and provide valuable insights. A must-attend session on both expo days for both men and women, highlighting the opportunities for women in the franchise sector.

Presented By
Hosted by Marcel Lal - Franchise Council of Australia & ERA Group. Panellists - Selina Bridge - KX Pilates,
Helen Alfa - Franchise Council of Australia and Helen Kay - Rise Legal

11:45am

Financing your new business

Banking expert Darryn McAuliffe talks about how to secure finance for your new business

Presented By
Darryn McAuliffe, FRANdata

12:00pm

Conversations with real life franchisees

A panel of successful franchisees share their experiences, real-life stories and business journeys.
Facilitator Peter Fiasco, Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety

Presented By
The Franchise Council of Australia (FCA).

12:30pm

Using AI to launch and grow your business

Presented By
Geoff McDonnell, Business Essentials

12:45pm

10 common mistakes by new franchisees

Jason Gehrke has over 30 years experience as franchisee, franchisor, advisor and educator. He shares ten common mistakes to avoid.

Presented By
Jason Gehrke, Franchise Advisory Centre

1:15pm

Avoiding financial and legal traps

Navigating the maze of legal and accounting requirements for a small business

Presented By
Peter Knight, Australian Franchisee Alliance

1:30pm

Should I buy a food franchise?

A panel of franchisors talk about why a food outlet could be your best choice

Presented By
Hear from Jonathon Bate - The Coffee Club, Bek Hebden - Domino's and Dani Zeini - Royal Stacks

2:00pm

Helping you start and grow a business

The small business team will discuss how to manage cash flow in the early years of business and how your bank can help you succeed.

Presented By
Danny Malaeb, CommBank

2:15pm

How to franchise your own business

Thinking of franchising your current business? Doug will walk through the critical steps to make it happen and how to expand your own business through franchising.

Presented By
Doug Downer, Franchise Ready

2:45pm

Avoiding the 7 biggest fitout mistakes

Save time and money by avoiding the 7 biggest fitout mistakes

Presented By
Mark Garbelotto, Precise Fitout Solutions

3:00pm

Learn how to buy a franchise with confidence

Top franchise and business lawyer Helen Kay talks about the process of buying a franchise and how to come out on top.

Presented By
Helen Kay, Rise Legal

3:30pm

Build, grow & scale : 7 strategies to 7 figures

Hear from international author and speaker Matt Alderton

Presented By
Matt Alderton, Bx Business Networking

3:45pm

Financing your franchise

Learn the critical steps to obtaining finance for your new franchise business.

Presented By
Peter White, FRANdata

4:15pm

Daily wrap

Presented By
Amanda Leigh Walker, Entrepreneur | Business Mentor & Life Coach

4:20pm

Daily wrap

A daily summary of new business ideas

Presented By
Tracey Leak, Tracelle Enterprises